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[Tundra Tiger]

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I am watching a news story on this now. Frankly the whole thing leaves me speechless.

I'm all for an eye for an eye for stuff like this. Save the taxpayers the cost of a trial. Someone go buy a Bic lighter and let's be done with it already.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

A credible conservative that serves and knows Gaetz says he personally experienced Gaetz often sharing perverted pics on his phone on the house floor. And telling stories of his less than stand up exploits.
Of course there are many substandard people in politics. And no one is perfect. And he certainly could do the job. But how would we react if Biden put him up for the AG?

There are plenty of qualified people ut

Not defending Gaetz per se, just pointing out that in some circumstances one could dally with someone underage without knowing if that person dresses and acts like an adult.

.... which still doesn't make it right for anyone, and a really, really bad idea for someone with large scale political ambitions. It makes me think he is a narcissist with a tremendous ego and not very circumspect with regards to his decision making. Top cop in the country? I wouldn't trust him to be a crosswalk guard.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

I am shocked! It has been over 17 hours and no new posts in this Politics forum!

Did we declare a Christmas cease fire?

Merry Christmas to all!

 

[Tbitty]

@Mark A Ouellette - would this help?

Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[mark-hunter]

Merry X mass!

 

[Ridge Runner]

I am shocked! It has been over 17 hours and no new posts in this Politics forum!

Did we declare a Christmas cease fire?

Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas to you.

Just a temporary one. As soon as those posting here have had their Christmas meal(s), naps, distributed their gifts, had time to reflect with family and friends, perhaps have done a bit of traditional local holiday hunting, and watched a few football games and most of all have giving thanks for this day. Things will be back to normal, that is as normal can be defined in this section.

 

[Neophyte]

Merry Christmas to all.
Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

FINLAND is Planning To Give U.S. 15 Military Bases To Fight Russia​

At about 8:45 into this video, "As such, the developing military alliance between the US and Finland is likely to tick off Russia even more, but the latter won't be able to do much about it."

 

[Altitude sickness]

The US putting military bases in Finland is a little too provocative. But. It could be a good negotiating tool for the soon to come Ukraine peace talks.

 

[Red Leg]

The US putting military bases in Finland is a little too provocative. But. It could be a good negotiating tool for the soon to come Ukraine peace talks.

I disagree. Finland is a full member of NATO and will host NATO forces just as the Baltics do today (they directly border Russia as well). I am no longer in the loop, but I am confident that there is already a significant ground-based signals effort operating there due to easy electronic observation of the Russian Northern Fleet (2/3's of the Russian Navy) and particularly the Boomers based on the Barents Sea. I would absolutely expect the US and other NATO members to rotate aviation and ground force units into Finland on a regular basis.

To be blunt, there is absolutely nothing Putin can do about it that would not entail national and cultural suicide.

 

[Altitude sickness]

I defer to your expertise. I do think we will hold exercises in Finland. But a U.S. base there is pushing the Bear a little too much,IMHO. Then again Trump is all about pushing buttons.

We tolerate Russian ships docking in Cuba now. But not a full Russian Base.

We do have a lot to gain training with Finland.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Merry X mass!

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Due to my shift work schedule, this is the first Christmas I've had off in five years. Thanks for everyone working shifts!

 

[CoElkHunter]

I disagree. Finland is a full member of NATO and will host NATO forces just as the Baltics do today (they directly border Russia as well). I am no longer in the loop, but I am confident that there is already a significant ground-based signals effort operating there due to easy electronic observation of the Russian Northern Fleet (2/3's of the Russian Navy) and particularly the Boomers based on the Barents Sea. I would absolutely expect the US and other NATO members to rotate aviation and ground force units into Finland on a regular basis.

To be blunt, there is absolutely nothing Putin can do about it that would not entail national and cultural suicide.

I think NATO should build a MASSIVE base in Finland and use the billions of dollars in frozen Iranian and Russian assets to pay for it. F*** Putin and the Ayatollahs.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I think NATO should build a MASSIVE base in Finland and use the billions of dollars in frozen Iranian and Russian assets to pay for it. F*** Putin and the Ayatollahs.

If such a base was constructed with frozen Iranian assets, I guess it would be appropriate to build it in northern Finland, above the Arctic Circle.

 

[CoElkHunter]

If such a base was constructed with frozen Iranian assets, I guess it would be appropriate to build it in northern Finland, above the Arctic Circle.

And if they finished it by next Christmas, NATO could send Putin and Ali Khamenei Christmas cards with a thank you note. LOL

 

[sniper7]

Not sure how Elon will dramatically reduce how much the gov't spends, ultimately Congress controls the purse strings. But I hope you're right.

What intrigues me is your statement regarding healthcare costs and prescriptions. How do you think those costs are going to be driven down dramatically?

It’s amazing the pressure that government can put on companies. How did the COVID shot magically become free, or free covid tests shipped out for free or extremely cheap administered locally.
If a drug is truly a life changer why should it be so far out of reach of the every day person?
Given how much a lot of us on this forum pay in taxes and SS and Medicare and the list goes on, how is it these drugs are out of reach for so many people? If they are truly there to help people, then I believe RFK will make it accessible.

 

[sniper7]

Canada oil pipeline, definitely lots more oil available in the US.

 

[Tanks]

It’s amazing the pressure that government can put on companies. How did the COVID shot magically become free, or free covid tests shipped out for free or extremely cheap administered locally.
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It wasn't free. You paid for it with your tax dollars. The companies making the drugs made billions from the vaccines.

 

[Alistair]

It wasn't free. You paid for it with your tax dollars. The companies making the drugs made billions from the vaccines.

Exactly. This is always the misconception of my UK friends about the NHS.

'Free at the point of dispense' does not mean free...